The document summarizes the new Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town, South Africa. It describes the centre's facilities including large halls, meeting rooms, and outdoor spaces that can host a variety of events. It also discusses the on-site hotel, local sourcing of food, green building practices, and experienced staff. The centre aims to be a world-class conferencing location within 15 minutes of Cape Town that will help position the city as a prime conference destination in Africa.

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C O V E R S T O R Y
The new kid on the
Cape Town’s new, world-class conference centre,
Century City Conference Centre, will exceed all
conferencing and business event expectations, all
within 15 minutes from Cape Town’s CBD.
J
OINTCEOSOFthe Century City
Conference Centre (CCCC) Gary Koetser
and Glyn Taylor are transforming the
conferencing space in Cape Town through the
unveiling of the new venue in February 2016.
Century City Conference Centre is already
looking set to have a strong and busy first year,
with 55 events confirmed.
CAPE TOWN’S NEW METRO
Gary has been active in the industry for
17 years, including, most recently, as general
manager of the African Pride Crystal Towers
Hotel & Spa where he gained insights into the
Cape Town conferencing industry. It was in this
capacity that he became aware of the growing
need for an additional conference centre in
Cape Town that could meet the cross section of
conferencing requests received.
A better location couldn’t easily have been
found for this new, multipurpose conference
facility in Century City. Located on the N1
highway, in one of the fastest-growing
business nodes in South Africa, Century
City is a convenient hub accessible from the
Cape Town International Airport, the Cape
Winelands, the northern, southern and west
coast suburbs, and is only 15 minutes from
the V&A Waterfront. The CCCC is intended
to compliment the Cape Town International
Conference Centre and position the city as
the prime conference city in Africa. It forms
part of a new environmentally sound R17
billion Century City development that utilises a
250-hectare mixed-use precinct. The dynamic
model of residential, commercial and outdoor
leisure spaces will flow seamlessly alongside
8 km of striking waterways and canals for a
conference setting unlike any other.
SHOWCASING PRIOR TO LAUNCH
The biggest challenge the team has found is
in marketing a site that hadn’t yet been fully
constructed; despite this, the list of confirmed
events is growing. Glyn communicated the
benefits of marketing materials and this
challenge, saying: “We have been very lucky
with some fantastic artist impressions and
a fly-through video showcasing the various
facilities; however, a decision-maker wants to
stand in a venue before they are willing to sign
on the dotted line!”
A successful hardhat party for industry
insiders was held as an opportunity to gain
an insight into the venue ahead of the
launch. Gary has been reminded through the
pre-launch and construction phase of the
importance of teamwork, without which the
centre wouldn’t be on schedule for February’s
big reveal.
MEETING AND EVENT SPACES
Bigger than most hotels in the city and smaller
than your traditional convention centre, it is the
perfect size to become an extension of a brand.
As a company, you are able to take over the
venue in its entirety and turn spaces into your
vision. The venue options include:
• four large halls; three can be combined for
sizable events

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Room name Schoolroom U-shape Cinema Banquet Boardroom Exhib 3X3
Hall A 270 138 360 200 - 15
Hall B 270 138 360 200 - 15
Hall C 270 138 360 200 - 15
Hall A B combined 440 228 720 400 - 30
Hall B C combined 440 228 720 400 - 30
Hall A,B,C combined 820 390 1 160 700 - 50
Hall D orientation 1 330 216 488 270 - 19
Hall D orientation 2 336 120 420 270 - 19
Foyer - - - 300 - 15
Meeting Room 1 - - - - 10 -
Meeting Room 2 24 15 35 35 18 1
Meeting Room 3 - - 12 - 12 -
Meeting Room 4 18 12 32 32 18 1
Meeting Room 5 - - - - 12 -
Meeting Room 6 - - - - 12 -
Meeting Room 7 36 24 60 40 30 1
Meeting Room 8 36 24 60 40 30 3
Meeting Room 9 36 24 60 40 30 3
Meeting Room 8 9 72 48 115 70 60 3
Meeting Room 10 36 24 60 40 30 1
Meeting Room 11 81 42 120 70 54 3
VENUES AND CAPACITIES
• an open-plan foyer suitable for exhibitions,
launches and cocktail parties
• 11 meeting rooms, accommodating from
10 to 60 boardroom style and up to
120 cinema style
• an 80-seater business lounge for
buffet-style refreshments
• Century City Square outdoor venue
of 1 200 m2
.
The centre can be customised to meet the
needs of any event, through combining rooms
and halls or using them individually.
CATERING
Chef Abbas Abrahams, CCCC’s executive chef,
takes pride in incorporating local ingredients
and adding a South African flair to menus,
while prioritising the accessibility of dishes for
conservative or international guests.
Where possible, local ingredients are used and
sourced within 160 km, to reduce the distance
food travels, giving way to meals utilising fresh
and seasonal ingredients. Abbas strives to source
fish on the SASSI green list, as fishing for future
generations and environmental sustainability are
priorities for the team.
ACCOMMODATION
The CCCC is adjacent to the new 125-room
Century City Hotel. This enables guests to
remain on-site or relax without requiring
transport, making for an efficient and relaxing
conference. It features a modern, bold interior,
juxtaposing soft and industrial furnishings for
a memorable stay. An á la carte restaurant,
bar, deli, 24-hour reception, travel desk and
high-speed fibre Internet highlight this hotel as a
first-rate business destination.
In addition to the Century City Hotel, there
are approximately 500 hotel rooms in
walking distance.
PROUDLY GREEN
Sustainability lies at the core for the
development of the CCCC and has translated
across all aspects of the venue. Numerous
green architectural aspects were taken into
consideration in the design and construction
of the conference centre. This resulted in the
CCCC and precinct achieving an innovative
4-star mixed-use rating from the Green Building
Council of South Africa.
Locally sourced materials were used as
much as possible in the construction of the
conference centre, with the objective to
benefit the local industries and reduce the
carbon footprint of the project.
Practical green principles have been
incorporated into the day-to-day planning of the
conference centre and make up an important
component of staff training. These include:
• on-site composting and waste separation
• all still and sparkling water is filtered, bottled
and carbonated on-site, minimising packaging,
transportation and waste
• air conditioners equipped with sensors for
efficient energy consumption
• paper is reused and paper with a recycled
component is used for office usage
• dual-flush toilets are used throughout the
hotel and conference centre
• towels are only washed when requested
by guests
• posters are visible throughout the centre to
remind guests and staff to save water and
turn off all taps to prevent wastage
• plastic containers used for suppliers are
returned for refilling instead of buying new.

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REASONS TO HAVE YOUR NEXT
EVENT AT THE CENTURY CITY
CONFERENCE CENTRE5
C O V E R S T O R Y
1 NEW DYNAMIC VENUE Century City Conference Centre is the
latest venue in Cape Town. Bookings for 2016 are filling up; give
delegates a fresh original experience at CCCC.
2 LOCATION Guests will easily be able to access the CCCC when
arriving from the airport or across Cape Town, as Century City is
a centrally located point.
3 WIDE RANGE OF EVENTS Designed for maximum flexibility, the
CCCC can as effortlessly accommodate large-scale events as
well as small, intimate strategy sessions.
4 RANGE OF ACTIVITIES IN AREA A total number of 540 hotel
rooms are available within walking distance of the CCCC,
including the new 125-room Century City Hotel. The hotel and
restaurants overflow on to the large Century City Square, for a
European-styled outdoor experience. The CCCC Century City
Hotel have easy wheelchair access, having been designed for
maximum accessibility.
5 WELL-TRAINED, EXPERIENCED STAFF AND FAST, FIBRE
INTERNET CONNECTIVITY The CCCC prides itself on providing
personalised, hands-on assistance for all events, regardless of
size. An on-site business centre offers photocopying, faxing,
printing, scanning, office supplies, packing and shipping for all
delegates, to assist with a smooth event. Cell phone charging
stations are provided at various points and high-speed, fibre
Internet throughout the centre.
+27 (0)21 204 8000
events@ccconferencecentre.co.za
www.ccconferencecentre.co.za
ZANDRI SWARTZ Sales Ambassador
Zandri has an infectious enthusiasm for both the industry in
which she has almost 15 years of experience and a strong
commitment to her clients. She had previously occupied a
senior sales position for Protea Hospitality. Coupled with
her extensive sales experience and determination, she is set
to ensure that all events at the CCCC are a success.
GARY KOETSER Joint CEO
Gary has held various management positions throughout his
career. Most recently he was the regional general manager
for Protea Hotels and African Pride Hotels in the Western
Cape. His current appointment commenced a full year prior
to the opening which allowed him the opportunity to apply
his 17 years of hospitality experience when engaging with the
respective professional teams in ensuring that all aspects of the
building and design satisfy the operational needs and key requirements
of conference organisers and most importantly guests.
WALDA MEYER General Manager, Century City Hotel
Walda has been focused on the hotel design, offering and
providing technical assistance for the past two years in the
build-up to the launch of the Century City Hotel. Having
13 years of hospitality experience across various positions
and property portfolios, together with her knowledge of the
greater Century City precinct, she is ideally suited to her role
of hotel general manager.
KAYLA RAA PA to Gary and Glyn
Kayla’s warm, friendly and efficient approach creates a
professionalism that filters through the team. She is a
multitasking specialist, ready to accommodate any request,
and, combined with her solid experience in hotel marketing,
makes sure the team does not skip a beat.
KIM WEBER Business Optimisation Manager
Kim has a background in revenue management and 15 years
of experience in the hotel industry, including as revenue
manager at the African Pride Crystal Towers Hotel Spa.
She is relishing the new challenge of her position at the
Century City Conference Centre and Hotel.
TAMMY SIRILLI Sales Ambassador
Tammy has a background in hospitality, operations, wholesale
and retail sales. Her innate passion for exceeding customer
expectations and excellent people skills have resulted in her
advancing to her new role at Century City Conference Centre
and Hotel.
ABBAS ABRAHAMS Executive Chef
Chef Abbas has a unique approach as a chef to embrace the
kaleidoscope of flavours that comprise our own culinary
segment of South African cuisine, which has been refined
through his 30 years of experience, including heading up
the African Pride Crystal Towers Hotel Spa. Expect menu
options that celebrate our heritage and the essence of local
cuisine, with dishes that would suit an international palette.
REGAN RANDELHOFF CA (SA) Financial Manager
Regan is a qualified a member of the South African
Institute of Chartered Accountants, following the
completion of his articles at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
GLYN TAYLOR Joint CEO
Glyn has 22 year's experience in the hospitality sector. Starting
out as a qualified chef his career path saw him climbing
through the ranks of the Three Cities Group. Career highlights
at Three Cities includes being the general manager overseeing
the opening of Le Franschhoek Hotel Spa as well as
Group Operations Director. Glyn holds a CHA (Certified Hotel
Administrator) through the American Hotel and Lodging Institute.
For the past two years, he has been offering technical assistance to the
CCCC development (architectural, technical and financial modelling).